I don't think the chickens care all that much about what their coop looks like, as long as they have food, water and a place to sleep, they will be OK! Do they need an insulated coop? Absolutely not. Is one more comfortable for them, yes. A 35 degree coop in the winter is better than a 20 degree coop!
Gaps in a wall, if small should not be an issue. Coops need ventilation, so an air tight building is not good. A door is not needed for the chickens sake - even in winter, you can have a coop with an open side, as long as the open side is protected from the wind. But I would also caution that an open door is an invitation for predators. Eventually one will find the open door, and you will lose chickens.
Good luck!
Gaps in a wall, if small should not be an issue. Coops need ventilation, so an air tight building is not good. A door is not needed for the chickens sake - even in winter, you can have a coop with an open side, as long as the open side is protected from the wind. But I would also caution that an open door is an invitation for predators. Eventually one will find the open door, and you will lose chickens.
Good luck!
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